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Airline Required accommodations remain woefully inadequate despite thousands of complaints from passengers and a Congressional mandate outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration's Reauthorization Act of 2018.
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- Required accommodations remain woefully inadequate despite thousands of complaints from passengers and a Congressional mandate outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration's Reauthorization Act of 2018.
- We submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation today to call attention to the countless issues that must be addressed to ensure safe and equitable access to air travel for all people.
- Our petition underscores just how much more must be done to improve air travel and bring it up to the level we deserve."
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Recently, the presence of service dogs and emotional support animals on planes has skyrocketed, resulting in increased incidences of untrained dogs , cats, pigs and more causing disturbances with sometimes serious consequences.
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- Recently, the presence of service dogs and emotional support animals on planes has skyrocketed, resulting in increased incidences of untrained dogs , cats, pigs and more causing disturbances with sometimes serious consequences.
- In a recent study by the two organizations, 25% of service dog users reported incidents of out of control dogs interfering with trained service dogs mid-flight.
- "A flight attendant advised a customer that if their emotional support dog wouldn't stop barking at Miles that they would have to deplane."
- says Chet McDoniel, who ispartnered with Canine Companions Service Dog Miles to assist with challenges associated with quadruple limb differences.
These government-mandated inspections include a full review of the tractor and trailer, including brake systems, tires and wheels, exhaust systems, lighting and more.
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- These government-mandated inspections include a full review of the tractor and trailer, including brake systems, tires and wheels, exhaust systems, lighting and more.
- Additionally, in states that have issued "stay-at-home" or similar non-essential business closure orders in response to the pandemic, Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) locations nationwide are expected to remain open to meet critical tire and service needs.
- Goodyear's company-owned CTSC network operates nearly 200 locations across the U.S., offering tires, maintenance and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance for fleets.
- For more information or to find the nearest location, visit www.goodyearctsc.com/offers or call the Goodyear FleetHQ solutions center at 1-800-345-8229.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the D.C.
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- WASHINGTON, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the D.C.
- Circuit Court of Appeals over its refusal to enforce the Montreal Convention mandate that airlines must clearly disclose flight delay compensation rights.
- Airlines currently only advise passengers of the airline's liability limitations and omit any mention of delay compensation rights.
- Airlines continue to obscure with undecipherable legalese or outright deception delay compensation rights.
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Break "FMCSA's suggestion that California's meal and rest break rules negatively impact highway safety is ludicrous.
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- "FMCSA's suggestion that California's meal and rest break rules negatively impact highway safety is ludicrous.
- The idea that providing a 10-minute rest break after four hours and a 30-minute meal break after five hours somehow makes the roads less safe is beyond comprehension.
- This is simply a giveaway to the trucking industry at the expense of driver safety.
- Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
